I'm a professional chef with 10 plus years of experience. I own my catering company, Soul Kiss Events and Catering, where we are licensed & insured covering food, beverage, and alcohol service.

We are a family owned and operated catering company. When you dine with us you're not a stranger by any means. We want your meal to be reflective of you and who you are, so that is what we are here to deliver!

Honorable Mentions:

Competing in the World Food Cooking Competition featured on the Food Network & Cooking Channel, was a preliminary finalist for the Fox TV show Master Chef, and has cooked for celebrities such as members of MTV's Wild-N-Out, funk legends George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic, and large companies such as The New York Times and the Walmart Corporation.

I'm also a young heart attack survivor due to post partum heart failure after having my first and only child. I take pride in not only being a fighter, but strategic in the moves I make, which translates into how I plan and prepare our delectable menus.

The services provided by Soul Kiss Events and Catering spans from event catering, private catering/chef services, meal prep, to-go-orders, cooking classes, mixology services & lessons, to so much more.

Contact us for a free quote today and feel free to inquire about a tasting if you're within the Central Florida area.

For me, cooking is...

"For me, cooking is a dance between art and science. It's the meticulous understanding of ingredients, precise heat level & balance of flavors.

I learned to cook at...

The age of 9. While my mom ran errands, I prepared recipes from her Southern Living cookbooks, feasted on my hard work, and discarded all evidence.

A cooking secret...

is always having fresh herbs on hand. They can elevate even the simplest dish from good to amazing, adding brightness, depth, & a professional touch!

My menus

Island Breeze

STARTER

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Caribbean Shrimp & Corn Chowder

Ceviche on Tostada w/Sliced Avocado

Coconut Shrimp w/Mango Habanero Sauce

Mini Empanadas (Beef or Chicken)

FIRST COURSE

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Caribbean Seafood Salad

Citrus-Herb Vinaigrette Mixed Green Salad

Grilled Pineapple Salad

Tropical Spring Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Brown Stewed Chicken

Caribbean Red Snapper (Whole or Filet) (Fried or Stewed)

Curry-Coconut Chicken or Shrimp or Goat

Grilled Cedar-Plank Salmon with Citrus-Herb Butter

Jamaican Oxtails

Stewed Beef & Bully Beans (Butter Beans)

DESSERT

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Rum Cake

Key Lime Pie

Coconut Cake

Spiced-Rum Cake w/Cream Cheese Frosting

Mediterranean Sunset

STARTER

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Antipastissimo- Chef's selection of artisan charcuterie and cheeses

Caprese e Prosciutto- Sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella with basil, prosciutto, and a drizzle of olive oil

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar Salad- Traditional Caesar salad featuring our classic Caesar dressing

Greek Salad

Citrus-Herb Vinaigrette Mixed Green Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Lamb, Beef, Grilled Chicken, Shrimp, Salmon, or Vegetarian Kabobs with Lemon Herb Orzo

Steak (6-8 oz filets), Baked Potato or Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli or Asparagus

DESSERT

All inclusive

Lemon Tarté

Seafood Indulgence

STARTER

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Tropical Seafood Salad

Mixed Greens Salad with Smoked Salmon Nuggets, Cucumber, Grape Tomatoes & Purple Onions

Lobster Bisque

FIRST COURSE

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New Orleans Crab Cakes with Cajun Aioli

Crab Stuffed Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Ceviche on a Tostada with Avocado Slices

Cajun Krab Dip

Bourbon Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Sauvignon Blanc-Steamed Mussels with Garlic Toast

Coconut Shrimp w/Mango Habanero Sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Charleston Shrimp & Smoked Gouda Grits

Herb Grilled Salmon- Filet grilled to perfection and topped with garlic herb butter

Spinach-Alfredo Stuffed Salmon

Halibut en Papillote- The packets contain potatoes, asparagus, bell pepper, and are dressed with garlic butter and Meyer lemon slices

Cajun Seafood Boil

Lobster Thermidor- Stuffs gently cooked lobster meat back in its shell with a wine-based sauce and a touch of cheese before coming together under the broiler

Creole Seafood Gumbo

Marry Me Shrimp and Salmon

Feta, Spinach, & Tomato Stuffed Salmon

Jerk Shrimp & Pineapple Bowls-

Southern-Fried Catfish

Lobster in Garlic & Herb White Wine Sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Client can request desired dessert

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Chef Ricarya's reviews

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4 services

Chef Rickie was outstanding. She took special care of my mother for her 70th birthday that included my grandmother, who has Alzheimer’s, and my aunt. She was kind, relatable, professional, patient and gave my mother an extraordinary 70th birthday.